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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary full breakfast before hitting the 24-hour gym or unwinding by the outdoor pool near Dana Point Harbor

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel by Dana Point Harbor offers guests a free full breakfast for their coastal adventures. The property features an outdoor pool, relaxing terrace, and WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff and prime location consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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2 queen beds, nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Accessible - 1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Larger Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Larger Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Sofabed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Refrigerator-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, High Speed Internet Access, Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, 2 Room, Sofabed, Balcony, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Suite-1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Balcony - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

King Suite with Sofabed - Disability Access - Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Accessible - Suite King Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Wetbar

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Located in Dana Point, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doheny State Beach and Thousand Steps Beach, while Ocean Institute and The Coach House are cultural highlights. Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Dana Point travel guide
Map
34280 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629

What's nearby

  • Lantern Bay County Park
    Lantern Bay County Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Doheny Beach
    Doheny State Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Aerial view of marina and the city of Dana Point, southern Orange County, California, U.S.A.; Shutterstock ID 52888921
    Dana Point Harbor
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Day Use Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crystal Cove Dog Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot
    11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Wind & Sea Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Brig Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Denny's
    3 min walk
  • Turk's
    3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotel near Doheny State Beach
Located close to Dana Point Harbor and Ocean Institute, Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Marina Shores
Best Western Marina Shores Hotel
Best Western Plus Marina
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Hotel Best Western Marina
Marina Shores Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor. Ocean Institute and The Coach House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, clean room, good breakfast, affordable price, close to beach and lots of eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that our family of 5 had space to stay in one room. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff friendly easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and the location is great close to the beach and la ten district The hotel staff are all friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, central to a great area of Dana Point. The rooms were spacious (2 bedroom king suite with balcony). Not “modern” per se, but very clean and just felt very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast with.lots of options. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for a quick weekend visit. Staff were excellent and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal. Great staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfasts and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wenpei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed; friendly staff; great breakfast with a nice selection of warm and cold options; walkable to Marina and beach. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was very nice. Great food all in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, room is decent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great. room was very nice. close to food and the harbor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Kids loved the heated pool. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jatuporn

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, some staff and front desk not helpful. Breakfast good but not enough. Cleaner very nice and good service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable and in a great location with lots of restaurants around. The staff were, ESPECIALLY Maya & Lori were great! Be sure to request a QUIET room NOT one on the PCH side.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice. Check in very easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room at the Best Western, Dana Point PCH was clean and a good size with 2 queen beds! The front desk clerk , named Galvinder was very accommodating with a couple requests! The included breakfast buffet was delicious ! Thank you for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and good sized room for the price. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025